I think Tralina is smoking hot

[Midknite]

Originally Posted by Azazel [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Your thesis paper seems a bit circular, or at least seems to hold two conflicting ideas of attractivness:

1. there is an objective standard independent of peoples' preferences.

or

2. Its subjective.

Actually both exist simultaneously. If by subjective you mean from the point of view on the person in question, and if by objective you mean in relation to the attractiveness of the person in question. (Or vice verse depending lol)

Because 1 part is based on our own perception and personal preferences (subjective), and another part is based on how that other person actually does look (objective) compared to what we think we have a shot at getting or wanting. There's no reason both can't exist. In fact I would challenge most people to view someones level of attraction without both. You have to actually behold the object and decide if you yourself feel desire, and you have to make a judgment based on your perspective.

They're not mutually exclusive but actually can go hand-in-hand. If I understand your point right [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I do agree though in that there are cases where a person can find another person attractive and yet have no desire for said person. This is one of those exceptions that made me state principles and not rules [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]